99 escort se

1999 FORD ESCORT
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MARTY
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we bought a 99 escort le for girlfriends daughter. After 2 days, service engine soon light came on. Code read bad air intake controll valve, replaced it. Light came back on.....
Car runs great but cant get TX inspection w/light on.
What should I look for next to correct problem??? Please help. Thank you
Jan 11, 2006 at 3:10 PM
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DUDE
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Did you reprogram the computer after replacing the part ?
If not then take off the neg battery terminal 15 minutes
Jan 12, 2006 at 7:50 AM
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MARTY
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Yes, we cleared the code. light came back on. Took positive batt off. Going to look at it again tonight. Thanks for the reply.
Jan 12, 2006 at 8:08 AM
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MDININIO
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I have the same problem. Drove my 99 Escort off the lot and boom, the check engine (orange) came on. I asked the dealer to check and they said it was an emissions sensor or something like that and not to worry. They said if it turns red, bring it in. Mr. Lube celared the code when I went in for my regular oil change, drove out of the servioce bay and boom, it came right back on again. My car has been fine though. Got it at 119,000 kms. It's at 160,000 now. Only had to replace the rear coil springs and ball joints.

I do have a problem with my brake indicator light going on and off sporatically when the engine is cold. Seems to get better when the car has warmed up, but I'm wondering if this is to tell me to get the brakes checked? Any ideas?
Jan 26, 2006 at 3:47 PM
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